Miguel Castro was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. (Source: Diamondbacks on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Castro is set to undergo further testing Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury. The team has recalled Andrew Saalfrank to take Castro’s spot in the bullpen.
The Diamondbacks have recalled Andrew Saalfrank from Triple-A Reno. (Source: Diamondbacks on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Saalfrank will join the Diamondbacks’ bullpen with Miguel Castro (shoulder) landing on the injured list Tuesday. The left-hander will provide depth out of the Arizona bullpen.
The Diamondbacks placed Merrill Kelly on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain. (Source: Diamondbacks on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Kelly is dealing with a teres major strain in his right shoulder. The team has not released a timetable for his return. Tommy Henry was recalled from Triple-A Reno and will likely enter the rotation in Kelly’s absence.
The Cubs have recalled Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Little will join the Cubs as an option out of the bullpen after the team placed Drew Smyly and Kyle Hendricks on the IL Tuesday. He will provide depth out of the bullpen.
The Cubs placed Drew Smyly on the 15-day IL with a right hip impingement. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Smyly apparently picked up the injury while pitching on Sunday. The team has not released a timetable for his potential return.
The Cubs placed Kyle Hendricks on the 15-day IL with a lower-back injury. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hendricks has struggled this season, posting a 12.00 ERA and a 2.10 WHIP in five starts. Recently recalled Hayden Wesneski would be a candidate to slot into the rotation in Hendricks’ absence.
The Cubs have designated Garrett Cooper for assignment. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Cooper was hitting .270, so the move is a bit of a surprise. The team has called up Matt Merrvis, who will take Cooper’s spot on the roster. The veteran should find a new team fairly quickly.
The Nationals placed Robert Garcia on the 15-day IL with an illness. (Source: Nationals on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Garcia is dealing with the flu and will now be forced to miss some time. The team recalled Jacob Barnes from Triple-A Rochester as the corresponding move.
The Reds have optioned Casey Legumina to Triple-A Louisville. (Source: Reds on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Legumina allowed two runs on Monday and will return back to Louisville after just one day on the Reds’ roster. Sam Moll, who was activated from the IL, will take his spot in the bullpen.
Sam Moll was activated from the injured list Tuesday. (Source: Reds on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Moll has not pitched this season due to a left shoulder injury. Fantasy managers should expect him to work in middle relief out of the Reds’ bullpen.
The Diamondbacks have claimed Joe Jacques off waivers from the Red Sox. (Source: Andrew Parker on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Jacques was designated for assignment by Boston after appearing in one game. The left-hander will provide depth in the Diamondbacks’ bullpen.
Jonah Heim has been activated from the bereavement list. (Source: Rangers PR on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Heim has missed the last two games while on the bereavement list. Sam Huff has been sent back to Triple-A Round Rock.
The Rangers optioned Owen White to Triple-A Round Rock. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: White provided extra depth in the bullpen for Texas for a few days. He'll head back down to Triple-A.
The Rangers optioned Sam Huff to Triple-A Round Rock. (Source: Evan Grant on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Huff will return to the minors after being called up after Jonah Heim was placed on the bereavement list.
Tommy Henry has been called up from Triple-A Reno and will take the mound Tuesday against the Cardinals. (Source: Theo Mackie on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Henry will step back into the Diamondbacks' rotation, as Merrill Kelly (shoulder) is expected to be placed on the IL in a corresponding move. Henry was optioned to the minors less than a week ago, but Arizona will quickly turn to the young lefty once again. Henry has put up a 6.87 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and 18-to-8 K/BB across 18 1/3 innings so far this season.
The Orioles are set to recall Heston Kjerstad from Triple-Norfolk. (Source: Jacob Calvin Meyer on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Kjerstad should see a fair share of playing time with Austin Hays landing on the injured list. The power hitting outfielder hit .349, with 10 home runs, and 30 RBI in 21 games with the Tides.
The Orioles placed Austin Hays on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain. (Source: Orioles on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: The move does not come as a surprise considering Hays left Sunday’s game early with a calf injury. This should open up even more playing time for Colton Cowser.
The Giants optioned Nick Avila to Triple-A Sacramento. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Avila struggled with the Giants, posting a 7.04 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP. He was sent down as the corresponding move after the team activated Luke Jackson from the injured list.
The Giants activated Luke Jackson (back) from the injured list. (Source: SF Giants on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Jackson landed on the injured list with a back injury after the first game of the season. The team optioned Nick Avila to Triple-A in the corresponding move.
The Padres have placed Manny Machado on the paternity list. (Source: Padres Nation on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Machado could miss up to three games while on the paternity list. The team recalled Matthew Batten from Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move.
